Top Things to do in Southern Poland
Top Hotels in Southern Poland
- 1. Hotel Pollera
- 2. Metropolitan Boutique Hotel
- 3. PURO Krakow Kazimierz
- 4. Queen Boutique Hotel
- 5. Mercure Krakow Stare Miasto
- 6. Hotel Betmanowska Main Square Residence Adults Only
- 7. The Granary - La Suite Hotel
- 8. Amber Design Residence
- 9. Leonardo Boutique Hotel Krakow Old Town
- 10. Hotel Unicus Palace
What to do and see in Southern Poland, Poland: The Best Castles
Discover the best top things to do in Southern Poland, Poland including Wawel Royal Castle, Lancut Castle, Zamek Pieskowa Skala, Ogrodzieniec Castle, Lipowiec Castle, Cracow Saltworks Museum - Castle Location, Zamek Chojnik, Tarnowski Castle & Residence, Nowy Dwor Castle Ruins, Zamek Stary Ksiaz.
Restaurants in Southern Poland
1. Wawel Royal Castle
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 10,412 reviews
Serving as a royal residence and the site where the country's rulers governed Poland for five centuries (1038-1596), this castle is a symbol of the independent Polish state and today contains a priceless collection of 16th-century Flemish tapestries, considered to be one of the largest in the world.
Reviewed By travelessential - Melbourne, Australia
Definitely worth your visit, amazing detail and architecture especially see Lost Wawel and the armoury. Strangely you have to buy tickets for each section you are wanting to see and the queues are long so definitely use online if you can. Also strangely the cathedral is another ticket and another office. They should really just sell one ticket covers all. It would be a lot quicker!
2. Lancut Castle
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 364 reviews
Magnificent example of an early baroque aristocratic residence was refurbished in the late 18th century to become a lavish artistic salon, which played host to such famous guests as Louis XIII of France and Emperor Franz Jozef of Austria.
Reviewed By ivankP9451FP - Kielce, Poland
Unfortunately due to Covid-19 only 7 people an hour allowed inside so sold out by 12.30, so we just toured the grounds (pln 6 for 2 adults/2 kids!). These have some very impressive trees - plane, beech, maple, line, oak etc. and a very nice tour. The orchid house was shut but has a very pleasant cafe in the courtyard. The last owner of the castle (Alfred Potocki d.1958 France) left in 1944 before the Russians turned up. He loaded up 13 privately commissioned railway wagons with furniture and headed for Vienna and then steadily sold it to finance his lavish lifestyle. I felt the English-style park could be enlivened with more statues and a small herd of deer.
3. Zamek Pieskowa Skala
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 177 reviews
Renaissance castle located along the Eagles' Nest Trail features a lovely courtyard with a delicate arcade and an exhibition of European art from the Middle Ages to the 20th century.
Reviewed By TrooperMax - Ottawa, Canada
This castle looks like it's out of a fairy tale. And with all its history it pretty much is. With legend of a local girl being thrown into the well for not wanting to marry to fantastic artwork from centuries below. This castle is well worth the price if admission. The best part is this is not a huge tourist attraction so it's nothing quite as busy as other castles like in say germany. Well worth going great pictures can be made here. Great restaurant too.
4. Ogrodzieniec Castle
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 452 reviews
Reviewed By Basia_Poznan - Poznan, Poland
The area of Jura Krakowsko-Częstochowska is full of old castle ruins but this place has been really well organised. First, there is this huge castle (you can't appreciate how big it is from the outside). Part of it has been slightly reconstructd to make the tourist trail safe. The route is printed on the tickets, so you have the idea where to go and what to see. There are also plagues on the spot with the info in Polish and English. If this is not enough - there are guided tours you can ask for at the booking office, or one can buy guidebooks there. Apart from that there are smaller objects: ie. one turned into galery of torture equiment; there is a numer of smaller rocks giving you the background for great picturesque photos; Even more: a stage with entartainment events. I haven't seen any myself but the calender is full of shows; there is a bon fire place (some visitors baked their sausages); little shops with souveniers and snacks; The tickets are priced reasonably - 9-14 PLN On the way to the castle there are typical tourist bars and shops and park with miniature buildings. Generally- all day entertainmeent.
5. Lipowiec Castle
6. Cracow Saltworks Museum - Castle Location
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 78 reviews
The Saltworks Castle in Wieliczka was the historical seat of the mine's management board between the 13th century and 1945. Currently is available to tourists and is the official seat of the Cracow Saltworks of Wieliczka. You can see: - Tower: (14th century) the only facility of this type preserved in Medieval urban fortifications - Shaft: (13th century) the oldest in Poland. - Saltworks kitchen (15th century) and an astounding collection of of salt cellars (16-20 century), approx. 400 in all. The Wieliczka Saltworks Castle was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List. Admission 8/5 PLN, family ticket 15 PLN, Saturday free. Guided tours in English 45 PLN per person; must be booked at least 14 days in advance.
7. Zamek Chojnik
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 387 reviews
Reviewed By JewelGatherer - Emporium, United States
So worth visiting! There's a gorgeous view from the tower, vines climbing the walls and an impressive courtyard. I loved climbing all around and exploring inside the castle as well as out on the steps and hill around the castle.
8. Tarnowski Castle & Residence
9. Nowy Dwor Castle Ruins
10. Zamek Stary Ksiaz
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 43 reviews
Reviewed By skyadventures2016 - London, United Kingdom
Such a great day out! We have a guided tour which was 39zl (£10) or even less. It is available in English and Polish. The story behind this castle is magnificent. The guide knew all the answers to every inquisitive question. The grounds are very well kept even though they are very extensive. I think to get to know the castle properly you would have to spend a few days there. Each room is a piece of historic greatness. There are hotels there for guests to stay and three onsite restaurants. I loved every moment of it.
